Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART VII. Mental Health Manual |
Subpart C. Administration and Fiscal Management |
Chapter 5100. Mental Health Procedures |
Section 5100.13. Responsibility for formulation and review of treatment plan
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(a) The director of the treatment team shall assure that staff trained and experienced in the use of the modalities proposed in the treatment plan participate in its development, implementation and review.
(b) The director of the treatment team shall be responsible for:
(1) Insuring that the person in treatment is encouraged to become increasingly involved in the treatment planning process.
(2) Implementing and reviewing the individualized treatment plan and participating in the coordination of service delivery with other service providers.
(3) Insuring that the unique skills and knowledge of each team member are utilized and that specialty consultants are utilized when needed.
(c) Although a treatment team must be under the direction of either a physician or a licensed clinical psychologist, specific treatment modalities may be under the direction of other mental health professionals when they are specifically trained to administer or direct such modalities.
Notation
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5100.4 (relating to scope); and 55 Pa. Code § 5320.22 (relating to governing body).